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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.42, 4,010.77 and 1,580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.42, 4,010.77 and 1,580.09 is: 2,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.42 : 4,010.77 = 1,580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.42/4,010.77 = 1,580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.42x = 4,010.77 × 1,580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.42x = 6,337,377.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,337,377.57/2,906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.48

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